Necromancer, summon skeletons, practice the Heaven-Swallowing Magic Skill

After getting the desired result, Lu Ming returned from the library.

Some of those substitute materials for alchemy are relatively common and are in his space ring, but some are relatively rare and may not be available for purchase.

In addition, an alchemy furnace and earth fire are also needed.

The alchemy furnace was also good, and Lu Ming could use the materials to refine one.

Underground fire is more troublesome!

In the magical continent, it needs to be close to special environments such as volcanoes to exist.

Such places usually have harsh environments and are not easy to find.

After thinking for a while, Lu Ming made a list of the materials he needed and wrote it down.

Whether it was refining equipment or refining pills, he made two copies of the list with a trial mentality and gave them to Lilith and Arya respectively, asking the two women to help collect or find clues.

After all, Lilith is the head of the Killer Organization and the Kvothe Chamber of Commerce. With her dual identities, she should be able to obtain some useful information.

Arya is a core member of the Charles family, one of the largest chambers of commerce in the world, so these materials should not be difficult for her.

After learning about Lu Ming's needs, the two girls wanted to perform well and used their backgrounds to help collect the materials and information Lu Ming needed.

Soon, the news came back.

The first piece of news is that some materials can be purchased from within the two chambers of commerce.

There are some more that will be available at the auction in the next few days.

The second piece of news was that according to Lu Ming's description, an area that might have underground fire was found.

Deep in the Warcraft Mountains, there is an ancient volcano with roiling magma and rich fire energy. It not only produces a lot of fire magic materials, but also a special kind of flame.

Lilith didn’t know whether this was the earth fire that Lu Ming needed, and needed Lu Ming’s confirmation.

But there is a powerful fire dragon lurking in that volcano.

This fire dragon is a ninth-level high-level magical beast, equivalent to the level of a human grand mage. No one dares to provoke it, and it is considered a forbidden zone for adventurers.

In addition, there is another material for refining alchemy furnaces, which can only be found in a mine deep in the Warcraft Mountains.

That mineral vein has been controlled by the dwarves for many years and is used as one of the materials for making weapons. It is rarely sold to the outside world.

The dwarves are known as the forging masters of the magical continent. They have great forging talent and are able to create all kinds of rare magical weapons.

If you want ore, you can only go to the dwarves in person to negotiate a deal.

As for an important magical plant needed for alchemy, it also grows deep in the Warcraft Mountains. It is extremely rare and controlled by the elves.

The elves are also an ancient ethnic group in the magical continent and they like to be close to nature.

Although so many years have passed, some elves have integrated into human society and become slaves of some nobles or powerful adventurers.

But the elves deep in the Warcraft Mountains still maintain their primitive traditions and are not friendly to humans.

After learning this information, although it sounded very troublesome, Lu Ming was very happy because at least he had some clues.

He decided to attend the auction first, and then take some time to go deep into the Warcraft Mountains to find a way to settle these things.

……

With Arya's careful arrangement, Lu Ming soon gained the qualification to participate in this special auction.

Although this auction was hosted by the Charles Family Chamber of Commerce, the venue was far away from the city where the Halls School of Magic was located, and one had to use a magic teleportation array to reach another area.

Arya originally wanted to accompany Lu Ming, but due to some special reasons, she was unable to leave for the time being.

"Lu Ming, I've registered for you at the auction, but unfortunately, I can't go with you this time." Alia's voice was filled with apology. "There are some family matters that I need to take care of. You must be careful and stay safe. If you need anything, remember to contact me at any time."

Lu Ming nodded in understanding and thanked Arya for her help: "Arya, you have done enough. I understand your situation. Just focus on the family affairs. I can handle the auction myself."

Alia heard this and a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes: "Lu Ming, thank you for your understanding. As for the reason why I can't leave..."

She hesitated to speak and finally didn't say anything.

"In short, you have to be careful, there may be some tricky people at the auction."

Lu Ming could see that Arya had something to hide. He did not ask further questions, but gently patted the back of her hand to comfort her: "Don't worry, I will be careful. You should also take care of yourself. Remember to take a rest after handling things, and don't push yourself too hard."

Alia nodded, tears welling up in her eyes, but she quickly regained her strength: "Lu Ming, be careful and come back safely."

Lu Ming smiled, a warm feeling welling up in his heart: "Don't worry! Nothing will happen."

Although Arya did not say it explicitly, Lu Ming guessed that the reason why she could not leave might be related to the previous assassination attempt against her and the complex conflicts within the Charles family.

Lu Ming wisely chose not to delve into the matter further. He didn't want to put Arya in a more complicated situation, nor did he want to get involved in the internal struggle within the family.

Just like that, when the auction was about to begin, Lu Ming packed his bags, used the magic teleportation array to cross the barriers of space, and came to a city called "Forrest".

Forest, a prosperous city located in the southeast corner of the magical continent, is famous for its long history and rich cultural heritage.

It is not only a major trading town, but also an important transportation hub connecting the eastern and western continents. Due to its unique geographical location, it has become a gathering place for many adventurers, merchants and nobles.

The architectural style of Forest is a blend of classical and modern elements, with tall towers coexisting with quaint stone buildings. On both sides of the street, there are all kinds of shops selling everything from magic props to rare materials.

In the center of the city, there is a magnificent square, where various celebrations are often held. It is a popular place for citizens and outsiders to communicate.

At the edge of the city stands a solid city wall, which not only protects Forest from outside intrusion, but also is a symbol of the city's prosperity and stability.

The moment Lu Ming stepped out of the magic teleportation array, he was attracted by the prosperous scene of Forrest.

On the streets, people were wearing all kinds of clothing, some were typical magician robes, some were exquisite merchants' clothes, there were also warriors in armor, and some exotic costumes that Lu Ming had never seen before.

The air is filled with the scent of magic and spice, making people feel mysterious and excited.

Lu Ming quickly found the location of the auction - a large auction house located in the city center.

This auction house has a long history and its interior is luxuriously decorated. In the spacious hall, there are rows of neatly arranged seats, a huge circular stage in the center, and circles of boxes around it for buyers who do not want to reveal their identities.

The auction house staff, dressed in uniform, were busy and orderly carrying out final preparations for the upcoming event.

Lu Ming walked steadily towards the door of the auction house with great anticipation for the upcoming auction.

However, his plain attire brought about unexpected obstacles.

Two guards stood in front of him, their eyes flashing with contempt, obviously misjudging Lu Ming for a noble's servant or slave.

"Young man, this is not the place for you. You'd better go home early." One of the guards spoke contemptuously, as if he believed that Lu Ming had no right to enter this place.

Lu Ming frowned slightly and explained patiently: "I am here to participate in the auction. I am qualified."

But the guards obviously didn't believe it. One of them sneered and said, "Today's auction is very important. Even ordinary nobles may not be qualified to participate, let alone you dressed as a commoner. Be smart and don't make trouble here."

Lu Ming's patience was gradually exhausted. He said firmly, "Please ask the steward to come out. I have indeed signed up. Whether it is true or not, you can find out by asking."

"Get out of here, kid! We are very busy and don't have time to bother with you. If you continue to cause trouble, don't blame us for being rude."

The guards looked unfriendly and their eyes were gloomy. They thought the young man was here to cause trouble and tried to drive him away.

Lu Ming's words also aroused the curiosity and disdain of the people around him. They all looked at him with contempt in their eyes.

"Boy, you said you have already signed up, take out your invitation letter and let us see it!" someone in the crowd shouted loudly, with a mocking tone in his voice.

Lu Ming's face darkened. He explained, "I don't have an invitation letter. I registered through the Chamber of Commerce's internal channels."

Everyone burst into laughter, and became more convinced that Lu Ming was lying. They all urged him to leave so as not to waste other people's time. But Lu Ming did not back down. He suppressed his anger and asked the guard to ask the steward to come out again. As long as he checked the list, everything would be clear.

"What happened? What a commotion! How disgraceful!"

Just then, the manager of the auction house heard the noise outside and came out.

The guard quickly reported, narrating what had happened with some exaggeration.

The steward looked at Lu Ming and looked down on him. He thought that Lu Ming was not qualified to participate in the auction. He said coldly, "Boy, I will give you one last chance. Leave quickly and don't disturb our distinguished guests. Otherwise, you will be in big trouble today."

Seeing these people looking down on him, Lu Ming could no longer remain calm. His heart was burning with anger. He laughed angrily and said, "My name is Lu Ming. You will know it once you check!"

Seeing Lu Ming's determined gaze, the steward was slightly startled when he heard his words. He seemed to have heard this name somewhere before.

With hesitation, he quickly checked the list in his hand.

After a moment, his expression turned serious.

It turned out that Lu Ming's name was indeed on the invitation list, which forced him to re-examine the identity of the young man in front of him.

"Hello, Mr. Lu. Your name is indeed on the list. We were rude just now."

After confirming the list, the manager's tone softened and his attitude became more humble.

Those who had laughed at him before now shut their mouths, with a variety of expressions on their faces, some were embarrassed, some were jealous, and some were pure shock.

Unexpectedly, this plain-looking young man is actually a VIP.

Just when Lu Ming thought that the matter had been clarified and was too lazy to bother with these people, he was eager to attend the auction and was about to walk in.

The steward suddenly changed the subject and continued, "Mr. Lu, your name is indeed on the VIP list, but in order to prevent someone from impersonating you, could you please provide some proof?"

"prove?"

Lu Ming frowned slightly. It was obvious that the manager was deliberately making things difficult for him. He seemed to be reaching the limit of his patience. He said in a deep voice, "What proof do you want?"

The manager explained disapprovingly, "There are three ways to prove your credentials. First, show your invitation letter. Second, prove that you have enough financial resources to participate in this auction. Third, if you are a senior member of the Charles Chamber of Commerce, you can also show your membership card."

"And the minimum threshold for this auction is a gold-level membership."

After saying that, the steward stopped talking. Like everyone else, he focused his eyes on Lu Ming and waited patiently.